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Nature has always been able to find a way to maintain the balance that is essential for life, even when it comes to environmental remediation. Since the beginning of time, bioremediation has been nature’s preferred way of restoring the balance of soils and groundwater. In today’s environment, the tremendous increase in man-made pollutants has made bioremediation more essential than ever.
Environmental Remediation Consultants (ERC), uses biointegration as a bioremediation strategy, using bacteria that are pure strains, single-genus cells originally isolated from oil drilling muds. These organisms breathe using dioxygen or other electron acceptors in their metabolism. Inorganic co-treatments are added as needed to support growth. Vapor intrusion is also suppressed by using these co-treatments.
The treatments are adapted to the conditions of the place, combining the right combination of bacteria and co-treatments. Each mix is determined by soil conditions and contaminant profiles. The cells are cultured and inoculated at concentrations that ensure good population growth. Soils and groundwater are cleaned simultaneously. This technology has been accepted by the EPA for innovative treatment technologies and by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for all three categories of contaminants.
All forms of hydrocarbons, including chlorinated organics, degrade easily and quickly. This list includes crude oil, fuels, BTEX, MTBE, TCP, dry cleaning liquids (PCE), TCE, coal tar, dioxins, PCBs, and more.
Unlike traditional and old-fashioned cleaning methods, biointegration does not interrupt ongoing business. It can be done under buildings, roads and parking lots without altering their integrity. No containment barriers or NPDES permits are required. No volatilization occurs, eliminating the need for air quality monitors or emissions controls.
At Environmental Remediation Consultants (ERC), biointegration remediations are complete, effective, and fast. Costs average considerably less than traditional strategies. Once remediation is complete, the only end products are carbon dioxide and water. Any remaining bacteria eventually die as the food source (contaminant) disappears or becomes food for higher life forms.